KeyPad is a custom iOS keyboard that translates your text as you type - in Messages, Mail, Safari, WhatsApp, Notes, or anywhere else you can type. No copy-paste. No switching apps. No internet connection required.
Powered by Apple’s on-device Translation framework, KeyPad runs every translation locally on your iPhone. Your words never touch a server.
HOW IT WORKS
Type naturally in your language
See the live translation above the keys as you type
Tap the orange Translate key to replace your text with the translation
Send your message - that’s it
AI REPLY — NEW
Copy any message, then tap the sparkles key
KeyPad drafts a reply on-device in the tone you choose - Smart, Flirty, or Recommended
Add a little context and it tailors the reply to the conversation
Tap Insert to drop it straight into the chat
Runs entirely on-device. Requires iOS 26 and Apple Intelligence.
TRANSLATE FROM PHOTOS — NEW
Share a photo of a sign, menu, or screenshot to KeyPad
On-device text recognition reads the words, then translates them.
Built for travel - still 100% offline
WHY KEYPAD
FULLY OFFLINE. Works on airplanes, on the subway, abroad without data.
PRIVATE BY DESIGN. Zero network calls from the keyboard. Nothing is logged, nothing is sent.
WORKS IN EVERY APP. Not a sandboxed translator you copy-paste out of. The keyboard goes where you go.
NATIVE FEEL. Pixel-matched to the iOS system keyboard. Same key sizes, same haptics, same muscle memory.
LIVE PREVIEW. See the translation appear as you type, with a 300ms live update.
MORE LANGUAGES. Native layouts for QWERTY, QWERTZ, and AZERTY, plus Korean (Hangul) and Japanese (Romaji to Hiragana). Long-press any key for accented characters.
SMART AUTOCORRECT. A system-style suggestion bar with inline typo correction when you type in English.
INSTANT LANGUAGE SWAP. Tap the language pair above the keys to change source or target without leaving your app.
LOCAL HISTORY. Your last 100 translations stay on your device.
PERFECT FOR
Texting friends or family in a different language
Replying to emails from international clients
Chatting on WhatsApp with someone abroad
Travel, without worrying about roaming data
Translating signs, menus, and screenshots on the go
Language learners who want to write, not just read
PRIVACY YOU CAN VERIFY
Full Access is required only to enable Apple’s on-device Translation framework. KeyPad never logs your keystrokes, never sends them anywhere, and makes zero network calls from the keyboard itself. Translations happen entirely on your device using Apple’s private Translation daemon.
Your language preferences and translation history are stored locally - never synced, never uploaded.
REQUIREMENTS
iOS 18 or later (AI Reply requires iOS 26 and Apple Intelligence)
iPhone with A12 Bionic chip or newer
Language packs downloaded on first use (one-time, offline afterward)
GETTING STARTED
1. Install KeyPad and complete the quick setup
2. Choose your languages and download the pack
3. Enable the keyboard in Settings, General, Keyboards
4. Grant Full Access (required for Apple’s Translation bridge)
5. Switch to KeyPad with the globe key in any app and start typing
KeyPad is free to use, with daily limits on translations and AI replies. KeyPad Pro unlocks unlimited translations, unlimited AI replies, photo translation, and additional language packs.
KeyPad Pro is an auto-renewable subscription:
Monthly: $2.99/month (auto-renews until cancelled in your Apple ID Settings)
Lifetime: $14.99 (one-time, non-renewing)
Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in Settings, Apple Account, Subscriptions.
Privacy Policy: https://keypad.rovalapps.com/privacy
Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Made by Roval Apps. Questions or feedback? Email romano@rovalapps.com
I will say at first I was very skeptical and how it works, but if you are a person learning Spanish in a sense, it can also help out a lot because when you want to translate something you have to go onto a website or use the translation app then copy and paste it into the text message so you’re not really reading the context of what you’ve done we’re still here since you’re typing it. You can actually see what it’s going to become in a different language on the side. Will keep using
Developer Response
Hi DW-M, we appreciate your nice review and will keep working hard to develop this product!
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Kkkkkvccyeuaf
I bought the lifetime pro, it changes what I say when it has any slang or cusses, and stopped working after 5 seconds. Do not get
Developer Response
Hi Kkkkkvccyeuaf, we appreciate the feedback and will fix this immediately!
• Paste works with KeyPad: text you paste while the keyboard is open now previews and translates like typed text.
• Text already in a message field is picked up when you open KeyPad, so you can translate it right away.
• Fixed the keyboard occasionally clearing what you had typed mid-sentence.
• More reliable translation startup right after opening the keyboard.
Version 1.10
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Information
Seller
Roval Apps Inc.
Size
17.2 MB
Category
Utilities
Compatibility
Requires iOS 18.0 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 18.0 or later.
iPad Requires iPadOS 18.0 or later.
Mac Requires macOS 15.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
